Ronnie Spector, leader of The Ronettes and singer of ‘Be my baby’, dies

Ronnie Spector, singer and founder of the legendary group The Ronettes, died this Wednesday of cancer at age 78 in Connecticut, his family said in a statement. Ronnie, born and baptized as Veronica Yvette Bernett, will be remembered along with her group for her two main hits ‘Be my baby’ and ‘Baby I love you’, covered by groups of all styles for decades.

The Ronettes, one of the most famous ‘girl groups’ in vogue in the sixties and seventies and born in the New York neighborhood of Harlem, was formed in 1957 by Ronnie, his sister Esthelle and their cousin Nedra Talley. Much of their fame is due to their association with the famous Phil Spector, authentic king Midas of pop music, who married Ronnie (hence her married name) in a marriage that lasted until 1972. Ronnie Spector continued with his solo career and in 2018 he gave a concert in Barcelona.

Among his latest projects was to bring his life to the cinema, for which he had selected the actress and singer Zendaya as his on-screen alter ego.

“Our beloved earthly angel, Ronnie, left this world today after a brief battle with cancer. She was (accompanied) by her family and in the arms of her husband, Jonathan,” the family said in a statement, asking for privacy at this time. and promised “a celebration of Ronnie’s life and music to be announced at a later date.” “Ronnie lived her life with a twinkle in her eye, a brave attitude, a wicked sense of humor and a smile on her face. She was full of love and gratitude,” the family said. “Her joyful sound, playful nature and magical presence will live on in all who knew, heard or watched her,” they added.

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Ronnie asked that instead of flowers, those who wish to contribute donations to local women’s shelters or the American Indian College Fund. “Ronnie lived life with a sparkle in her eyes, a proud attitude, a great sense of humor and a smile on her face. She was full of love and gratitude,” the family concludes.